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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Dubuque. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tree roots blocked a sanitary sewer pipe near the 3000 block on Spring Valley Road yesterday and caused untreated wastewater to flow into storm sewers at Spring Valley and John F. Kennedy Road. City crews arrived by 8:00 a.m. — clearing the blockage by 9:15 a.m. while the Iowa Department of Natural Resources warned residents to keep children and pets away for 48 hours. KCRG
- ➤ A motorcyclist was airlifted to Iowa City after colliding with a car on 9th St SE at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday night in Dyersville— the car driver suffered minor injuries and officials are continuing to investigate the crash. KWWL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Dubuque corrections officer Benjamin Dalsing was arrested on 11 counts of possessing minors' sexual images and one count of sexual exploitation of a minor — a report by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children linked his IP to images uploaded on Kik Messenger in September 2024 and his bail is set at $50,000 cash. KWWL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tyson Leyendecker, former president of Dubuque Bank & Trust and current president of Capra Bank, announced his run for the Ward 1 city council seat—after serving on boards for local groups—while former councilman Jake Rios declared his candidacy for the At-Large seat. Susan Farber will not seek reelection, opening the race for new candidates. Radio Dubuque
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, several area track and field meets are held across local sites with Cedar Falls and Mid-Prairie expected to sweep their league titles—competitions for both girls and boys are set at venues including the Martha Parsons Family Athletic Complex, Tipton, and Dubuque. The events feature top athletes in field and track events that promise an action-packed day. The Gazette
- ➤ Don Bosco coach Chris Ortner was named NWCA Boys Head Coach of the Year for Iowa after he led his team to win their 7th consecutive Traditional State Tournament title + 5th straight State Duals Championship. KWWL
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Turn To Stone - ELO Tribute
7-8:30 p.m. — Five Flags Center — Experience the nostalgia with the unforgettable hits of Electric Light Orchestra!
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Jump: A Tribute to Van Halen
8-9:30 p.m. — Q Casino + Resort — Tickets available — Enjoy two hours of classic Van Halen hits performed by a fresh young band.
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The Australian Bee Gees Show
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Mississippi Moon Bar at Diamond Jo Dubuque — Ticket prices may vary — Experience a lively tribute to the Bee Gees with a long-standing Las Vegas favorite.
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Lunch & Learn: Gardening in Raised Beds
12:00 p.m. — Convivium Urban Farmstead — Free entry — Discover the joys of raised bed gardening with expert tips from Farm Manager AJ Shultz.
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Virtual Tour of Trustwell Living
9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Trustwell Living at Eagle Pointe Place — Free event — Explore a senior living community known for its exceptional care and dining options.
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Johnnie Walker at Yardarm Riverfront Bar & Grill
1-5 p.m. — Yardarm Riverfront Bar & Grill — Enjoy great food, drinks, and live music with Johnnie Walker.
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Dubuque's Largest Flea Market and Garage Sale
8 AM – 3 PM — Tri-State Independent Blind — Free admission — Explore over 100 tables filled with treasures and crafts all under one roof.
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Ballet Des Moines Summer STEM Tour: See the Music
5-8 p.m. — Alliant Energy Amphitheater — Free entry — Explore the intersection of music, science, and dance with hands-on activities and performances.
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Senior Living On-Site Tour
9 a.m.-7 p.m. — Accura HealthCare of Cascade — Free entry — Explore award-winning senior living with exceptional dining and friendly staff.
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The Glass Menagerie Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Five Flags Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless classic that launched Tennessee Williams to fame in this poignant exploration of family and dreams.
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